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Blow for Burnham as poll shows three in four voters say flagship VAT cut won’t help them pay the bills
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The proposal to cut VAT is a key policy initiative from Andy Burnham, suggesting its potential impact on household finances is a significant aspect of his platform. VAT, or value-added tax, is a consumption tax that affects the price of many everyday goods and services, making its reduction a potentially influential factor in alleviating cost-of-living pressures. The tax-free personal allowance, which determines how much individuals can earn before paying income tax, is another fiscal lever that policymakers like Burnham consider when aiming to support households.
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Blow for Burnham as poll shows three in four voters say flagship VAT cut won’t help them pay the bills
Survey found much more support for another policy Mr Burnham has talked about but warned would be expensive - raising the tax-free personal allowance
6 Aug, 10:14
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